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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 3841 reviews

What User likes about Protégé:
We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The food was delicious, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxing. It's also very child-friendly! I came in with high expectations knowing it has a Michelin Star, and while the dishes may be a bit more predictable in that context, they were still incredibly tasty and definitely worth the price. View all feedback. What Galit G doesn't like about Protégé:
I went there to celebrate my birthday tonight, but they completely overlooked it. My husband had made a reservation and noted the occasion, yet we didn't receive any recognition. Meanwhile, other tables celebrating received desserts with candles, but we got nothing. For a restaurant of this caliber, I expected better. View all feedback.

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Menu
5.0 ★ from 20 reviews

This restaurant is amazing. Sat at the bar and chose from the normal menu. Brick chicken was awesome... Actually everything was great. The service from Trent (b...

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Great date night spot. If you live near Palo Alto or are spending an evening nearby, I would highly recommend.

The food was fantastic and the service was wonderful! I highly recommend Protégé.

Another exceptional dining experience on California Avenue. The 5 course set meal was complemented by an outstanding pairing of domestic and imported wines. Ser...

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Excellent taste, presence and quality of everything I put inside my mouth. Absolutely recommend :

Top-rated
3.6 ★ from 10 reviews
3s
25.11.2023 - 05:10

The presentation and the service were very good. The food was nothing special. Not much flavor in anything really (Spanish octopus might be an exception). My pa...

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4Jessie
25.11.2023 - 05:10

Torn between 4 and 5 stars 4 stars for value in terms of what you get when you order a la carte (with a 5 month old baby there was no way we'd survive the tasti...

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5Hana
25.11.2023 - 05:10

We had a great time here! Delicious food, attentive service, relaxing environment, and it's even kid friendly too! I had a very high expectations knowing this i...

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3Lijing
25.11.2023 - 05:10

3.5 Overall a good dining experience. Service is great. Main course (Monkfish and Brick chicken) are very salty though. The best thing in the meal is the plum t...

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5dani
25.11.2023 - 05:10

Amazing firsts each was a real delight. They have an amazing combination of tastes and are also beautiful. We had Spanish octopus that was good and beautiful. r...

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Restaurantji
4.6 ★ from 280 reviews

Excellent 1 Michelin star restaurant in the Bay Area. Classic dishes, but bold and interesting new flavours. Really hit the spot.Entrees were massive, all appet...

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Hands down my new favorite restaurant in Palo Alto. Friendly and attentive service, great food, great wine selection. I’ll come back every time I am in town.Hig...

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Matthew
14.09.2023 - 15:08

Got last minute reservations for the a la carte menu and everything was great! The food was great. We got there early and got sat early. The service was great a...

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Always on point. Sublime service, creative food and amazing cocktails. Expansive wine list for this size of the restaurant with some really good values. Best po...

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It’s a really lovely restaurant. The service is wonderful and the ambience is clean, elegant and upscale. It’s high-end without being pretentious, and the menu...

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Sirved
4.7 ★ from 5 reviews

Amazing first was everyone a real joy. They have an amazing combination of taste and are also beautiful. We had a Spanish octopus that was good and beautiful. S...

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My hubby and I dined at Protege recently and it was a mixed experience for us. Food and service started off well, and then turned sideways toward maybe the 3rd...

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I had an amazing dinner experience here with three friends. Protege had a great atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. Everything was quite tasty but i...

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There's something about Protégé that comes across modern while not too haughty. It is absolutely chic but welcoming. It is not daunting yet you know you are abo...

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Wonderful. We had the chef?s tasting menu. One highlight was our server, who was delightfully attentive and gave us great suggestions on wine and cheese selecti...

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Yelp
4.6 ★ from 464 reviews
Kathy
16.11.2023 - 17:39

Nice dining experience with yummy food. Would recommend this place for any kinds of celebration

Luigi
16.11.2023 - 17:39

(Ryan Reynolds wearing a bespoke jacket voiceover The vibe is crème de la crème of fine cuisine right here in Palo Alto on California Avenue. That's right, gent...

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Fiona
16.11.2023 - 17:39

Came here for my birthday the other week and was honestly pretty disappointed. While the interior looked great, the food was very underwhelming. I had some expe...

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Galit
16.11.2023 - 17:39

I went there to celebrate my birthday tonight, but they completely overlooked it. My husband had made a reservation and noted the occasion, yet we didn't receiv...

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Dun
16.11.2023 - 17:39

I celebrated my anniversary with my wife at this restaurant, and overall, it's a nice venue for special occasions with excellent service. We opted for the 7-cou...

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Google
4.7 ★ from 642 reviews
Monkey
16.11.2023 - 17:39

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Brick Chicken, Crab and Caviar, Spanish Octopus

Nancy
16.11.2023 - 17:39

We visited this restaurant to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Since our reservation was early, it wasn't too crowded yet. The drinks were excellent, but the...

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Marco
16.11.2023 - 17:39

I visited a high-end restaurant in Palo Alto for a birthday celebration and opted for the à la carte menu since we had a child with us. We took the staff's reco...

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Rabendy
16.11.2023 - 17:39

You have to try their brick chicken! It's been a favorite of mine since they first opened. This restaurant never lets me down! Food: 5/5, Service: 5/5, Atmosphe...

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Facebook
3.6 ★ from 661 reviews
Foursquare
4.0 ★ from 59 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 42 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.3 ★ from 1658 reviews

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